Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    shallots
   5                    scallions
   4      tablespoons   unsalted butter
     1/4  cup           flour
   3      cups          milk
     1/2  cup           half and half
   1      cup           heavy cream
     1/4  teaspoon      white pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      ground mace
   1      teaspoon      paprika
                        hot pepper sauce
   1      pound         lump crabmeat
                        salt and black pepper

Preparation:

Saute shallots and scallions in butter over medium heat until softened. About 2-3 minutes. Blend in flour. Cook 4 minutes. Slowly stir in milk, half and half and cream. Cook just until warm stir occasionally. Stir in white pepper, mace, paprika and Tabasco. Gently stir in crabmeat. Heat, do not let boil, and serve hot. Approximately 5-7 minutes.